Grace Meng Quotes

Grace Meng — American Politician born on October 01, 1975,

Grace Meng is an American lawyer and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 6th congressional district in the New York City borough of Queens, which includes neighborhoods like Bayside, Flushing, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Fresh Meadows, Glendale, Kew Gardens and Maspeth. Previously, she served as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 22nd assembly district in Flushing, Queens, New York. She is the first Asian American to represent part of New York in Congress... (wikipedia)

When people see Barack Obama, they don't necessarily see an African-American president. They see someone who is a child of immigrants. They see someone whose family has worked hard and struggled. And they see many similarities between themselves and Barack Obama.

Oftentimes, the only evidence left behind at the scene of a shooting are bullet shell casings.

Being the only Asian-American in the State Legislature, I've had no choice but to reach across the aisle.

There are many Asian-Americans who are living in poverty, especially our senior citizens.

I take the definition and title of my job - Representative - seriously. That's what I will be above and beyond everything else.